Location Within Country: Countrywide

Completion date (month/year): December, 2021

The overall objective of the assignment “Study on Exploring Student Perspective on Micro-credentials” is to explore the behavior, attitudes and insights of potential students regarding the micro-credentials as well as to determine rationale of the micro-credentials and the characteristics that impress the students. 

Qualitative Exploration:

• Qualitative research focused on student (CSE/IT/ICT disciplines) perspectives 
• Assessing the current state of Bangladesh student’s engagement with major online education platforms 
• Analyzing the skill sets and skill gaps of university students in Bangladesh 
• Preparing a review of skill-requirements for high value BPO services and analyzing student perspective regarding the necessary skills
• Reviewing existing relevant the policies and programs on online learning and micro-credentials in Bangladesh.
• Organizing 5 (five) focus groups among students of public and private universities 
• Conducting 10 (ten) in-depth interviews (IDIs) among students of public and private universities

Quantitative Survey:

• Arranging a university-level student survey with at least 1000 students from around 30 or more public and private universities 
• Developing a questionnaire for the survey 
• Designing data collection methods/approach, checklists, and other data collection tools

Study Report:

• Recommending appropriate mechanisms/interventions to address the skills gap amongst the workforce utilizing micro-credentials 

• Developing a set of specific policy recommendations to address the skill gaps and to build skilled human resources for the BPO industry 

• Preparing a draft study report 

• Developing a Final Report

• Providing supporting infographics on related data and analysis